Ten days coast to coast in Mexico, for two
Cabo's arch and Pacific sunsets, Puerto Vallarta and Punta de Mita, the pyramids and art of Mexico City, the mountains of Monterrey, Cozumel's reefs and the Riviera Maya: Mexico from one ocean to the other.
Full 10-day trip for two, door to door from the USA
Where the money goes
Estimated budget for two over 10 days, in US dollars. All-inclusive resorts simplify meal costs at the beach stops.
| Category | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| International flightsUSA ⇄ Cabo, return from Cancún, 2 people. | $700 – $1,500 |
| Accommodation (9 nights)About $200–$550 a night: resorts in Cabo, Punta de Mita and the Riviera Maya, boutique hotels in the cities. | $1,800 – $4,950 |
| Meals and diningTacos to tasting menus; all-inclusive at the beach. | $800 – $1,500 |
| Activities and experiencesArch boat, Teotihuacán balloon, cenotes, reef snorkelling. | $700 – $1,300 |
| Transport in the regionFour domestic flights and a ferry to Cozumel. | $900 – $1,600 |
| Ground totalAll costs on the ground, excluding international flights | $4,200 – $9,350 |
| Grand totalFull 10-day trip for two, door to door from the USA | $4,900 – $10,850 |
Estimates only. Prices vary by season, departure city and availability.
Suggested 10-day Mexico itinerary
Baja, the Pacific, the capital, the north and the Caribbean. Each stop shows the estimated cost of your stay.
Cabo San Lucas
Arrival & Sunset
- Check in by the Sea of Cortez.
- Sunset at Medano Beach.
Cabo San Lucas
Ocean & Adventure
- Boat to El Arco and Lover's Beach.
- Whale watching December–March.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Fly In & Explore PV
- Malecón stroll and the old town.
- Dinner overlooking the bay.
Punta de Mita, Nayarit
Peninsula Immersion
- Marietas Islands and the hidden beach.
- Surf lesson or beach club afternoon.
Mexico City, CDMX
Fly In & Cultural Immersion
- Zócalo, Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
- Dinner in Roma or Condesa.
Mexico City
Pyramids & Art
- Teotihuacán by balloon at sunrise.
- Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán.
Monterrey, Nuevo León
Mountains & Cabrito
- Paseo Santa Lucía riverwalk.
- Cabrito dinner, the city's roast kid specialty.
Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Fly In & Reef
- Fly to Cozumel.
- Snorkel the reef from the shore.
Cozumel
Island Exploration
- Jeep around the wild east coast.
- Sunset beach club.
Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Final Day
- Ferry to Playa del Carmen.
- Cenote swim and fly home from Cancún.
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Special notes for an intimate escape
Romance on both coasts.
Balloon over Teotihuacán
Float over the Pyramid of the Sun at sunrise, then breakfast in a cave restaurant.
Adults-only resort
End the trip at an adults-only all-inclusive on the beach.
Logistics and travel tips
Entry
US citizens need a passport; the tourist permit is issued on arrival.
Best time to go
November–April for dry weather on both coasts.
Money
Pesos are best value; cards accepted widely.
Getting around
Use domestic flights; distances are long.
Plan the Mexico trip at $245 – $542 per person a day
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